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The material of the roof is unknown. It has not been inspected sufficiently to determine the material, or information is unavailable. In some cases the material of the structure of the roof will not be visible due to overlay of roofing materials and/or the presence of ceilings that may be a different material.
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Same as PLFSQ but with an open internal courtyard or full height roofed atrium.
A building with a square plan shape with an opening, Japan (left photo: C. Scawthorn, right: Map data ©2013 Google, ZENRIN)
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Any masonry type that is known but does not fit the descriptions of the other masonry types in this table.
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Small wood members typically with maximum dimensions in the order of 100 mm. Usually, they are closely-spaced. Light wood framed house construction, which usually includes sheet linings or wood boards that provide most of the bracing is classified as a Wall lateral load-resisting system.
Light Wood Framing, New Zealand (A.Charleson)
Modern Japanese house under construction, showing full storey diagonal bracing (note, some bracing is only temporary) (C. Scawthorn)
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The height of the ground floor above grade is unknown. It is impossible to determine this height within an estimated range, or give an exact or approximate height. Information is unavailable, or the building has not been inspected sufficiently to determine the height of the ground floor above grade.